Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An activist who brought a casket to a protest at Mayor Neeley’s home has a trial set for Sept. 4 after he rejected a plea deal, and police shut down a speedway event in Vienna Township after a fight broke out. Other updates include a new Hyundai dealership proposed in Grand Blanc, a millage vote on parks and trails set for Aug. 5, uncertainty over a canceled semiconductor factory on the megasite, and Flint’s mayor asking the council to evaluate the city’s water system — all reflecting many changes in our area. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 51st Annual Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament brought teams from across Michigan and beyond to downtown Flint’s Flat Lot on Saturday with early check-in and games starting at 8:30 a.m. after an opening ceremony that included a blessing from Major Randy Hellstrom — championship matchups took place on Sunday while funds were raised for the Salvation Army L.I.F.E. Center’s free after-school programs. MLive
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Tattoo City Beard & Mustache Competition
Aug 8-10 — Wyndham Flint MI/Grand Blanc/Bishop Airport Hotel & Conference Ctr — Entry fee varies — Show off your best beard and mustache in this spirited contest.
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Beatles vs. Elvis - A Musical Showdown
7:30-9 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Cost info not provided — Witness the legendary battle of rock n’ roll icons in an unforgettable musical showdown.
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Buicks on the Bricks
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Dort-Durant Carriage Factory — Free entry — Showcase of collectible Buicks in the birthplace of General Motors with food and fun for all.
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The Ally Challenge
All day — Warwick Hills Golf & Country — Entry fee applies — Experience high-level golf with top professionals during the PGA TOUR Champions event.
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Women in the Lead: Nosey Parker with Special Guest Audrey Dupuis
7 PM - 1 AM — FIM Capitol Theatre — Check website for ticket info — Experience an evening of rising Michigan talent and live music under the stars.
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Skies Over Michigan
3:00 p.m. — Longway Planetarium — Cost not specified — Experience the wonders of the night sky at this educational event.
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~ Chinese Proverb
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